Electric die grinder

[JHZR2]

Anyone have one? What are the pros/cons?

Thinking to get one as a dremel on steroids, to do some small spot surface rust removals... that is, spots where id like more control than an angle grinder but more power than a dremel.

I can suppoort air tools, but id actually prefer one of the electric ones. There are a few US made options.

Thanks!

 

[RooflessVW]

I have a cheap Ryobi and it gets the job done. DeWalt wheels, though.

If I need something cut or ground, I get it out. I've never overheated it or slowed it down.

 

[901Memphis]

I've never owned one but I saw a Makita that looked nice

 

[buck91]

I have the slightly not as cheap dremel style from harbor freight, has worked well for its size. Also picked up a cheap-o electric angle grinder from menards last year. Plenty powerful, and seems robust for home user use.

I actually really like the fact that with e-tools you don't have to worry about running out of air, or compressor storage and maintenance.

 

[demarpaint]

I have air and electric die grinders. They're both useful tools. If I could have only one, it would be the electric tool.

 

[Trav]

From the sounds of what you want to do with it a micro type air grinder would be just the tool, low CFM air usage and powerful but also controllable in tight spaces, a real finesse tool.
Check out vessel air micro grinders.

 

[The_Eric]

I have a Makita that I bought for doing cylinder head porting- no real downsides except for its size.

 

[expat]

Personally I would be interested in going electric if only for the reduced noise.

I guess some people think the scream of an air tool is cool, but it ain't much fun for the people that live near you.

 

[JHZR2]

But... is an electric die grinder a good option for spot wire brushing stuff?

 

[The_Eric]

I'm sure there would be a situation where it would be handy. Personally I have always used a 4" or 4.5" grinder with a wheel.

 

[wrcsixeight]

I use a router speed controller with my 4.5 inch angle grinder to tame it down.

Also use it on belt sander

 

[tom slick]

I have a Makita at work. It works great, the variable speed is very useful.